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Pain In Neck, Shoulder, Crackling Noise. Underdone 3 Surgeries For Scoliosis. Recommendations?

I have scoliosis and ive had 3 surgery so far and i have been experiencing extremely sufer pain in neck and shoulder area where trapezius muscle and crackling noises and pain goes down my arm and into my fingers. Really stiff neck and shoulders when i rub my back i feel cracking sounds and it moves. And its like a twitching sensation i can not relax
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi and welcome to HCM

The symptoms are suggestive of cervical spondolysis. Cervical spondolysis is due to the age-related degeneration ('wear & tear') of the vertebrae and discs in the neck region. This can cause compression of the nerves and hence pain and its adiation to arm and fingers.

Apply warm compresses on the area and take some over the counter anti-inflammatory pain killer like Iburpofen after consulting your doctor. Application of topical muscle relaxants will also help. Cervical spondolysis also responds to anti-inflammatory drugs and cervical collars and traction.

It is also better if you correct any posture imbalances that you may have, whether in a sitting posture or in a standing posture like you should avoid sitting on computers for long. It is also very important to make sure that the pillow you use under your head is the correct size and thickness for your body. Make adjustments in your diet and add lots of calcium rich foods like curd, milk etc in your diet.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
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Pain In Neck, Shoulder, Crackling Noise. Underdone 3 Surgeries For Scoliosis. Recommendations?

Hi and welcome to HCM The symptoms are suggestive of cervical spondolysis. Cervical spondolysis is due to the age-related degeneration ( wear & tear ) of the vertebrae and discs in the neck region. This can cause compression of the nerves and hence pain and its adiation to arm and fingers. Apply warm compresses on the area and take some over the counter anti-inflammatory pain killer like Iburpofen after consulting your doctor. Application of topical muscle relaxants will also help. Cervical spondolysis also responds to anti-inflammatory drugs and cervical collars and traction. It is also better if you correct any posture imbalances that you may have, whether in a sitting posture or in a standing posture like you should avoid sitting on computers for long. It is also very important to make sure that the pillow you use under your head is the correct size and thickness for your body. Make adjustments in your diet and add lots of calcium rich foods like curd, milk etc in your diet. I do hope that you have found something helpful and informative and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.